2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (194 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Drifter | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1320 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2740 mm |
