2004 TVR Speed 12 vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 677 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 235 kg more than 2004 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 724 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
2004 TVR Speed 12 | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | TVR | Vauxhall |
Model | Speed 12 | Carlton |
Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 7730 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 791 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |