1990 Chrysler Viper vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1990 Chrysler Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1990 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Excel. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 455 kg more than 1983 Lotus Excel. 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, 1990 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Excel. (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1990 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chrysler Viper | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Viper | Excel |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
