1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 405 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 806 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Corvette | Carlton |
Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 143 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |