1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1979 Toyota Corolla and 1979 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 304 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Corolla | 1979 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Corolla | Carlton |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |