1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Junior | Carlton |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |