1995 BMW 330 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 330 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
