1992 Marcos Mantula vs. 1989 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1989 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 262 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
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 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Marcos Mantula | 1989 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Marcos | Vauxhall |
Model | Mantula | Carlton |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3945 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2740 mm |