1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Carlton. (569 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Carlton. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Carlton has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Riviera | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |
