1995 Porsche 993 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1978 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 993 | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 993 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2680 mm |