1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom (164 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 560 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1984 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Vauxhall |
| Model | Phantom | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5673 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 70 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 2680 mm |
