1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 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 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulia | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
