2007 BMW M vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 22 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1985 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 BMW M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | M | Excel |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |