2000 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2000 Kia Pride Wagon 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 351 kg more than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Lotus Excel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Pride Wagon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Pride Wagon | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Pride Wagon | Excel |
Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |