1994 Daewoo Prince vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1994 Daewoo Prince is newer by 9 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1994 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1994 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 89 kg more than 1985 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Daewoo Prince | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
| Model | Prince | Excel |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
