1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Carlton | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Carlton | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3615 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
