2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2007 Lancia Thesis is newer by 14 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 173 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Thesis. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 95 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton.
Because 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Thesis. (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lancia Thesis | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Thesis | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2740 mm |
