2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 22 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 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 436 kg more 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Lumina | Excel |
Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 31 L |