2004 Nissan 350Z vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2004 Nissan 350Z is newer by 9 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 68 more horse power than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 141 kg more than 2004 Nissan 350Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan 350Z | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | 350Z | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
