1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 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 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 1000 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 96 Nm | 569 Nm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |