1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 1997 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1997 TVR Griffith is newer by 8 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 TVR Griffith 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Carlton | 1997 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Lotus | TVR |
Model | Carlton | Griffith |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3615 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 569 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |