1988 BMW M3 vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1988 BMW M3. (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 400 kg more than 1988 BMW M3. 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW M3 | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | M3 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2303 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 532 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |