2005 Audi S4 vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 10 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 Vauxhall Carlton.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Audi | Vauxhall |
| Model | S4 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2740 mm |
