1993 BMW 840 vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 1 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 505 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.

Compare all specifications:

1993 BMW 840 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
Make BMW Vauxhall
Model 840 Carlton
Year Released 1993 1992
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 283 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 5100 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2740 mm


 

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