1983 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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, both vehicles can yield 143 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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1983 Vauxhall Carlton 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
Make Vauxhall Vauxhall
Model Carlton Carlton
Year Released 1983 1985
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 143 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1150 kg 1150 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2680 mm