1976 BMW 630 vs. 1991 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1991 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1991 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 630 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |