1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1982 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 46 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
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 Guara | 1982 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | De Tomaso | Vauxhall |
Model | Guara | Carlton |
Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |