2006 BMW 525 vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 23 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 525 | Excel |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2174 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |
