2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 21 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Azure | Excel |
Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 31 L |