2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 744 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
Model | V12 | Carlton |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |