2005 Zastava 103 vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton

To start off, 2005 Zastava 103 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, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (70 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Zastava 103. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2005 Zastava 103. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Zastava 103. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Zastava 103, 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, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Zastava 103. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Zastava 103. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 2005 Zastava 103 has manual transmission. 2005 Zastava 103 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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