1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulia | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2750 mm |
