1971 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,204 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler New Yorker. (272 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 420 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler New Yorker. (520 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler New Yorker | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Chrysler | Vauxhall |
| Model | New Yorker | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7204 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2740 mm |
