1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 940 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
Model | Discovery | Carlton |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |