2005 Honda HR-V vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Because 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 135 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 Honda HR-V | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | HR-V | Carlton |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |