1964 Vauxhall Cresta vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 77 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 Vauxhall Cresta | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
Model | Cresta | Carlton |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3294 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |