1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 16 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (490 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Carlton | 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Carlton | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3615 cc | 5379 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 322 HP |
Torque | 569 Nm | 490 Nm |
Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3120 mm |