1988 BMW 730 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 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 730 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 730. (260 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 730 | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 730 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
