1992 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 187 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 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Jaguar XJ220 | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Jaguar | Vauxhall |
Model | XJ220 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3492 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 542 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 642 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |