1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1967 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1967 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Vauxhall Victor (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1967 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1948 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 1967 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | GAZ | Vauxhall |
| Model | M-20 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
