1987 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (187 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 2012 Jaguar XF (450 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. 2012 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1987 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Vauxhall Carlton | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Vauxhall | Jaguar |
Model | Carlton | XF |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 450 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2908 mm |