1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 635 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (156 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Caterham | Vauxhall |
Model | Seven | Carlton |
Year Released | 1994 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1979 cc |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 156 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |