2003 Honda Life vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 387 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lotus Excel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Life | Excel |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |
