1997 GMC Safari vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1997 GMC Safari is newer by 12 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 784 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.
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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel. 1997 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1985 Lotus Excel has manual transmission. 1985 Lotus Excel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 GMC Safari | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | GMC | Lotus |
Model | Safari | Excel |
Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 66 L |