1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 80 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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.
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1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1979 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | De Tomaso | Vauxhall |
Model | Bigua | Carlton |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |