1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 22 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (310 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Lotus Carlton | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Carlton | SLK |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3615 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 569 Nm | 310 Nm |
Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2431 mm |