1984 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata

To start off, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 175 kg more than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

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, 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 1984 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Vauxhall Carlton 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Make Vauxhall Mazda
Model Carlton MX-5 Miata
Year Released 1984 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2260 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 70 HP 167 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 3995 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1245 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2329 mm


 

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