1977 Porsche 912 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 Porsche 912. 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, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 912 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Porsche 912 | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 912 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2680 mm |