2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 12 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, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Carlton. (569 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Carlton. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 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. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Exp Speed 8 | Carlton |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3598 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 651 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |