1967 Seat 1500 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Seat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Seat 1500 would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Seat 1500 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1978 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:
1967 Seat 1500 | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Seat | Vauxhall |
Model | 1500 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |