2000 Opel Zafira vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2000 Opel Zafira is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Zafira (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Opel Zafira.
Because 1986 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 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel Zafira, 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, 2000 Opel Zafira (203 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. (144 Nm). This means 2000 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Zafira | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Zafira | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
