1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 360 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (194 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1300 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
