1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 23 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Carlton | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Carlton | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3615 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2416 mm |
