1985 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Holden |
| Model | Carlton | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
