1991 Alpine V6 vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1991 Alpine V6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alpine V6 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1985 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, 1991 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alpine V6 | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Alpine | Lotus |
| Model | V6 | Excel |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |
