1961 Hudson Metropolitan vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Hudson Metropolitan 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 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan. (101 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Hudson Metropolitan | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Hudson | Lotus |
Model | Metropolitan | Carlton |
Year Released | 1961 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2750 mm |