1994 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1994 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 5 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bristol Blenheim 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Bristol Blenheim. (440 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Bristol Blenheim. 1994 Bristol Blenheim 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. 1994 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Bristol Blenheim | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Bristol | Lotus |
| Model | Blenheim | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
