2006 Dodge Charger vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1986 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. 2006 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1986 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Charger | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
Model | Charger | Carlton |
Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1796 cc |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2680 mm |