1981 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1991 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Corvette 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm). This means 1981 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Chevrolet Corvette 1991 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Chevrolet Vauxhall
Model Corvette Carlton
Year Released 1981 1991
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5765 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 114 HP
Torque 380 Nm 157 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2740 mm


 

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