1992 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 195 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.
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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. 1973 AC 428 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. 1973 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Vauxhall Carlton | 1973 AC 428 | |
Make | Vauxhall | AC |
Model | Carlton | 428 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2450 mm |