1986 Lotus Excel vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 13 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 423 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (250 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lotus Excel | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Excel | E |
Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |