1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 330 kg more than 1983 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, 1977 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Dodge Aspen | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Aspen | Excel |
Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |