1993 Austin Montego vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Austin Montego would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1993 Austin Montego. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1993 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 450 kg more than 1993 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Austin Montego, 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, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Austin Montego. (162 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Austin Montego | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | Montego | Carlton |
Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |