1991 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1167 kg more than 1991 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, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1991 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1991 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Vauxhall Carlton | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Vauxhall | GMC |
| Model | Carlton | Savana |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3429 mm |
