1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (406 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Carlton | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | Lotus | Oldsmobile |
Model | Carlton | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3615 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 569 Nm | 406 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |