2000 Honda Avancier vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2000 Honda Avancier is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,251 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Avancier (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Avancier weights approximately 445 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Avancier 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, 2000 Honda Avancier (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Avancier | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Avancier | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2251 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
