1950 Triumph Roadster vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 72 kg more than 1950 Triumph Roadster. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Triumph Roadster | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Triumph | Vauxhall |
Model | Roadster | Carlton |
Year Released | 1950 | 1993 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1163 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2740 mm |