1954 Porsche 356 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 395 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1954 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1954 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Porsche 356 | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 356 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |
