1958 Fiat 1200 vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1963 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1200 (53 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 15 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200.
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, 1963 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 1200 | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 1200 | Victor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 82 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 48 L |