1979 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Carlton.
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. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1979 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Vauxhall Carlton | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Porsche |
Model | Carlton | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1979 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |