2005 Vauxhall Agila vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Agila 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Agila, 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Vauxhall Agila | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
| Model | Agila | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 973 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
