1993 Rover 200 vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 100 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Because 1983 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 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200, 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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | 200 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
