2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 226 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 660 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1993 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Land Cruiser | Carlton |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 532 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1600 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |