1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Uno and 1985 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 454 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Uno, 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, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat Uno | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | Uno | Carlton |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |