1995 BMW M3 vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1995 BMW M3 and 1995 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1995 BMW M3. (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 BMW M3. 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 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M3 | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | M3 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2988 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |