1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1979 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 1750 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |