1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 6 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 645 kg more than 1983 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1983 Lotus Excel has manual transmission. 1983 Lotus Excel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Caprice | Excel |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 31 L |
