1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Carlton | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Carlton | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3615 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 107 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 | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |