1992 Peugeot 205 vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, both 1992 Peugeot 205 and 1992 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 205. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 350 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 205. (115 Nm). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 205.

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