2006 Hyundai Tipper vs. 1988 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,607 cc, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tipper weights approximately 110 kg more than 1988 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 Hyundai Tipper (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tipper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tipper | 1988 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Hyundai | Vauxhall |
| Model | Tipper | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 2607 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
