1995 Vauxhall Carlton vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 17 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 197 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Compass. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 191 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Jeep Compass, 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Vauxhall Carlton | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
Make | Vauxhall | Jeep |
Model | Carlton | Compass |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3638 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1409 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4448 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1814 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2634 mm |