1974 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 266 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. 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 (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 911 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |
