1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Greyhound | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
