1996 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 145 kg more than 1996 AC Cobra.
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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1996 AC Cobra | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | AC | Lotus |
Model | Cobra | Excel |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |