1988 BMW 530 vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 530 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 530 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 261 Nm | 569 Nm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |