1974 Fiat 500 vs. 1988 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 634 kg more than 1974 Fiat 500. 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, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 500 | 1988 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 500 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2740 mm |