1988 BMW 524 vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 524 | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 524 | Excel |
Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |