1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 215 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (191 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
