1990 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2002 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2002 Skoda Fabia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 80 kg more than 2002 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Vauxhall Carlton (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Fabia. 2002 Skoda Fabia has automatic transmission and 1990 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Skoda Fabia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | 2002 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Skoda |
| Model | Carlton | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1420 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
