1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 13 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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 321 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
| Model | Euro 1 | Excel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1020 mm |
