1973 Porsche 914 vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 269 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Porsche 914 | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 914 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |