2004 GMC Safari vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 19 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 622 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Safari | Excel |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Van | 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 | 191 HP | 181 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 66 L |
