2005 Lada Oka vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2005 Lada Oka is newer by 22 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Lada Oka. (30 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Oka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Excel weights approximately 499 kg more than 2005 Lada Oka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Lotus Excel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lada Oka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Oka. (46 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Oka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Oka | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | Oka | Excel |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2520 mm |
