1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro. (325 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4995 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
