2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 321 kg more than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (248 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Vauxhall Carlton. 2005 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1990 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1990 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Tacoma | 1990 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Tacoma | Carlton |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2740 mm |