2009 BMW 118 vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 16 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 221 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 118 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
