1986 Lotus Excel vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 27 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (380 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 533 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 2013 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 2013 Jaguar XK 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 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Lotus | Jaguar |
| Model | Excel | XK |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| 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 | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2752 mm |
