1995 Nissan 100 NX vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Nissan 100 NX 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 15 kg more than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan 100 NX | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | 100 NX | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
