1995 Porsche 911 vs. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Porsche 911 | 1979 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 911 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3746 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |