2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 23 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 783 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Sprinter | Excel |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 31 L |
