Lotus Excel (1982 – 1992) vs Mitsubishi Starion (1982 – 1991): specs compared
Both offer around 183 hp at most. The Mitsubishi Starion has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 206 km/h. The Lotus Excel is the lighter car, from 1,135 kg against 1,190 kg.
| Specification |
Lotus
Excel
1982 – 1992
|
Mitsubishi
Starion
1982 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1992 | 1982 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 162 – 183 hp | 155 – 180 hp |
| Torque | 217 – 224 Nm | 245 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.6 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 206 km/h | 216 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.6 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,376 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,016 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,482 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,135 – 1,177 kg | 1,190 – 1,325 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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