1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 13 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, 1970 Chrysler Centura (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Centura | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Centura | Excel |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3533 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2490 mm |
