1978 Daihatsu Charmant 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 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant 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 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
| Model | Charmant | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2750 mm |
