2004 BMW 120 vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 18 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 32 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 120 | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 120 | Excel |
Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |