1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1959 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 1900 | Victor |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |