1990 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 577 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 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. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Vauxhall Carlton | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Vauxhall | Chevrolet |
Model | Carlton | Camaro |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2852 mm |