2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Equus is newer by 17 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 819 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel. 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
| Model | Equus | Excel |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
