1974 Mazda 1000 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 610 kg more than 1974 Mazda 1000. 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (194 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 1000 | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1000 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 986 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |
