1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe would be higher. At 2,616 cc (2 cylinders), 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 210 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (194 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda RX 4 Coupe | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | RX 4 Coupe | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
