1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 10 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Carlton. (569 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Breyton | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | Breyton | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 3615 cc |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Top Speed | 328 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
