1996 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 919 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.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lotus Excel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Range Rover | Excel |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
