1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Carlton | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
Model | Carlton | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3615 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
Torque | 569 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |