1987 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 343. (117 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 343.
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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Vauxhall Carlton | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
Model | Carlton | 343 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |