1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (408 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Carlton | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Carlton | 928 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3615 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
