2002 Lotus Exige vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige 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 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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Exige | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
