1973 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 570 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | Touring | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
