1980 Pontiac Lemans vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1980 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1990 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Pontiac Lemans | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
Model | Lemans | Carlton |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |