1994 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 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 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute, 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, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Mazda |
| Model | Carlton | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3638 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
