1981 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 745 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Vauxhall Chevette 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Vauxhall Vauxhall
Model Chevette Carlton
Year Released 1981 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1256 cc 3638 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 56 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 89 Nm 531 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 855 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 3950 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2740 mm


 

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