2007 BMW 325 vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 24 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 335 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.
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 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 325 | Excel |
Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |