1983 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 105 kg more than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Bluebird | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bluebird | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
