1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Pontiac GTO | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
Model | GTO | Carlton |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6549 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |