2001 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 390 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Camaro 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:
| 2001 Chevrolet Camaro | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Camaro | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
