1985 Porsche 928 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 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 928. (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 250 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928. 1985 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1994 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 928 | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 928 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
