1989 Maserati Royale vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1989 Maserati Royale is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Royale weights approximately 790 kg more than 1983 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.
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1989 Maserati Royale | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Maserati | Vauxhall |
Model | Royale | Carlton |
Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4930 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |