2006 Smart Roadster vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 630 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart Roadster | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Smart | Vauxhall |
| Model | Roadster | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 970 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
