2009 BMW 530 vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 15 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 101 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 530 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
