1986 Lotus Excel vs. 2010 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti FX is newer by 24 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti FX weights approximately 542 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Excel | 2010 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Lotus | Infiniti |
| Model | Excel | FX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 90 L |
