1969 Porsche 912 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 180 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912.
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, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 912. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 912 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Porsche 912 | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 912 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2680 mm |
