2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 779 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Extreme | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
Model | Extreme | Carlton |
Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 1796 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2740 mm |