1986 Lotus Excel vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 26 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 773 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, 2012 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lotus Excel | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Excel | 740 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 82 L |