2003 BMW 520 vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 18 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 14 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 499 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 520 | Excel |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |