1990 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 370 kg more than 1990 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | 2002 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
| Model | Carlton | Omega |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
