2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 59 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar S-Type | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Jaguar | Vauxhall |
| Model | S-Type | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |
