1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen ID 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen ID 19 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (70 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen ID 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 66 kg more than 1956 Citroen ID 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen ID 19, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen ID 19. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen ID 19 has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen ID 19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen ID 19 | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | ID 19 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2680 mm |