1957 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Vauxhall Victor | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
Model | Victor | 125 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1506 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |