2011 Nissan Armada vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1293 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Armada | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Armada | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2468 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2680 mm |
