1993 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 19 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 254 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 528 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500, 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Fiat |
| Model | Carlton | 500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3638 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2301 mm |
