1978 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-2. 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, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda RX-2 | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | RX-2 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2740 mm |
