1972 Chrysler Charger vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1972 Chrysler Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 766 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chrysler Charger | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
Model | Charger | Seven |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 92 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2240 mm |