1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti 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 1983 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Avanti Avanti. 1983 Avanti Avanti 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. 1983 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Avanti Avanti | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Avanti | Lotus |
Model | Avanti | Carlton |
Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |