2000 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2000 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Because 2000 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lotus Excel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Wrangler 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. (193 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Jeep | Lotus |
| Model | Wrangler | Excel |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 31 L |
