2006 Kia Sportage vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 Vauxhall Carlton.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Vauxhall Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Kia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sportage | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
