1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | V8 Volante | Carlton |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |