2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 1980 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
Model | Exige | Carlton |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |