1994 Honda Prelude vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1994 Honda Prelude 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 50 more horse power than 1994 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Prelude weights approximately 64 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Because 1985 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 1985 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Prelude, 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Prelude | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Prelude | Excel |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |