1995 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. 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 95 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 381 kg more than 1995 Vauxhall Carlton.
Because 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Nissan |
| Model | Carlton | Quest |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3638 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3000 mm |
