1993 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 18 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 85 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 156 kg more than 1993 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Cadillac |
| Model | Carlton | CTS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3638 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2880 mm |
