1976 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 550 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Because 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Land Cruiser | Carlton |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4230 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |