2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 11 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1989 Lotus Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Lotus Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Seville. 2000 Cadillac Seville 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. 2000 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Seville | Carlton |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 569 Nm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |