1968 Porsche 906 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 517 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906.
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:
| 1968 Porsche 906 | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 906 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
| 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 | 617 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
