2007 Honda NSX vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 13 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 103 more horse power than 2007 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Honda NSX. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda NSX. 2007 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 1994 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda NSX | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | NSX | Carlton |
Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |