2007 Infiniti FX vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2007 Infiniti FX 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti FX (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti FX | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lotus |
| Model | FX | Excel |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 31 L |
