1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lotus Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Discovery | Carlton |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |