Why are chariots so effective in killing cavalry? ( Is it historically correct?)

[Apázlinemjó]

I don't think chariots do anywhere near as well against light cavalry. I seem to usually lose if I attack Leuce Epos with a Cadainh or Dahyu Skirmishers with a Scythed Chariot.

Turn guard mode on till they are throwing the javelins at you. After they are out of ammo, they'll attack you, at this point you have to turn guard mode off, set your chariots in loose formation (if they weren't in that already) and charge straight into the Leuce Epos. If none helps them, the gallic light cavalry will lose the close combat.