1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 250 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400.
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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
| Model | 2400 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2680 mm |
