1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 790 kg more than 1970 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Charger | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
Model | Charger | Seven |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2240 mm |