1984 Audi 90 vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi 90 would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 544 kg more than 1984 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Audi | Vauxhall |
| Model | 90 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
