1979 Chrysler 160 vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler 160. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler 160 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 91 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 92 kg more than 1979 Chrysler 160. 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler 160 | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | 160 | Excel |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2490 mm |
