1985 Morgan 4 vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1985 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1985 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 775 kg more than 1985 Morgan 4. 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, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Morgan 4 | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Morgan | Vauxhall |
| Model | 4 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
