2002 BMW 760 vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 13 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Carlton. (569 Nm). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Carlton. 2002 BMW 760 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. 2002 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 760 | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 760 | Carlton |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 600 Nm | 569 Nm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |