1992 Rover 800 vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1992 Rover 800 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 800 weights approximately 289 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 Rover 800, 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 Rover 800 (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. 1992 Rover 800 has automatic transmission and 1992 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Rover 800 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rover 800 | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | 800 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
