1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 308 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Corvette | Carlton |
Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5740 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |