1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 724 kg more than 1980 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. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1980 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1980 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Roadmaster | Carlton |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |