2007 Honda Civic vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 318 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lotus Excel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Excel |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |