1986 Lotus Excel vs. 2001 Subaru HM-01
To start off, 2001 Subaru HM-01 is newer by 15 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (45 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru HM-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru HM-01 weights approximately 368 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Because 1986 Lotus Excel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru HM-01, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (57 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru HM-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Excel | 2001 Subaru HM-01 | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | Excel | HM-01 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2320 mm |
