2000 Daewoo Musiro vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Musiro is newer by 15 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Daewoo Musiro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Musiro. (105 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Musiro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 136 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Musiro. 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Musiro. (145 Nm). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Musiro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Musiro | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
| Model | Musiro | Excel |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 66 L |
