2008 BMW 320 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 2008 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (194 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 320 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
