2001 Lotus Elise vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 17 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, 2001 Lotus Elise (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 585 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise.

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 Lotus Elise (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Lotus Elise 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Lotus Vauxhall
Model Elise Carlton
Year Released 2001 1984
Body Type Roadster Station Wagon
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 2260 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 141 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 179 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 715 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 3790 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2680 mm


 

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