1992 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 2 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 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 280 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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | 512 TR | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
