1964 Porsche 904 vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 536 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Porsche 904 | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 904 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 699 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |