1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint and 1983 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Because 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | Sprint | Carlton |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 69.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |