1990 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 23 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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 530 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Aston Martin |
| Model | Carlton | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2601 mm |
