1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 Mercedes-Benz 230 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | 230 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2305 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |