1977 BMW 528 vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 184 kg more than 1977 BMW 528. 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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 528 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |