1992 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 2011 Nissan NP300 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Nissan |
| Model | Carlton | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2960 mm |
