1970 Citroen Dyane 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 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Citroen Dyane 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 156 more horse power than 1970 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 587 kg more than 1970 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Lotus Excel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Lotus Excel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Citroen Dyane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen Dyane | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | Dyane | Excel |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 423 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 31 L |