2001 Honda Stream vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2001 Honda Stream is newer by 18 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Honda Stream. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Stream weights approximately 175 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Because 1983 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 1983 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Stream, 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Stream. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Stream | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Stream | Excel |
Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 31 L |