2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 549 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Blazer | Excel |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 31 L |
