1994 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 8 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1994 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 43 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Because 1986 Lotus Excel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Accord. (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Accord | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Excel |
Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1020 mm |