1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 1990 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Carlton 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Carlton | 1990 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Carlton | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3615 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
