1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Starion 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Carlton | 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Carlton | Starion |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3615 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
