2011 GMC Savana vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 1282 kg more than 1983 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, 2011 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Savana | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | GMC | Vauxhall |
Model | Savana | Carlton |
Year Released | 2011 | 1983 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2432 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2680 mm |