1990 BMW 316 vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 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 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 316 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |