2005 Audi A4 vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Audi A4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (300 Nm). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Audi | Vauxhall |
| Model | A4 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
