2005 Ginetta G34 vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Ginetta G34 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2005 Ginetta G34. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2005 Ginetta G34. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 790 kg more than 2005 Ginetta G34. 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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ginetta G34.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ginetta G34 | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Ginetta | Vauxhall |
| Model | G34 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1450 mm |
