1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 8 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
| Model | Guara | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
