2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 20 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Carlton. (569 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Carlton. 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Brooklands | Carlton |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 774 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2750 mm |