1977 Chrysler Centura vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 119 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Centura.
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, 1977 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler Centura | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Chrysler | Vauxhall |
| Model | Centura | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |
