2002 Kia Sportage vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2002 Kia Sportage 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 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 55 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sportage weights approximately 287 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lotus Excel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sportage | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Sportage | Excel |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
