1986 Lotus Excel vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 77 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Excel | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Excel | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 65 L |
