1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
Model | RX-01 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |