1981 BMW 745 vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 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 103 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 10 kg more than 1981 BMW 745. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 745 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |