1992 Porsche 911 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 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. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 911 | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 911 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
