1993 Audi S2 vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1993 Audi S2 and 1993 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1993 Audi S2. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1993 Audi S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 127 kg more than 1993 Audi S2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Audi S2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Audi S2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Audi S2. (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Audi S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Audi S2 | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Audi | Vauxhall |
| Model | S2 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |
