1956 Maserati 350S vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 340 kg more than 1956 Maserati 350S.
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.
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1956 Maserati 350S | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Maserati | Vauxhall |
Model | 350S | Victor |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2680 mm |