1993 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. 2010 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1993 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
| Model | Carlton | X5 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3638 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2934 mm |
