2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 844 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (135 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Extreme | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
| Model | Extreme | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |
