1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Centura is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,980 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 226 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1970 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Centura | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
Model | Centura | Elan |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1980 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |