1958 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
Because 1958 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1958 Vauxhall Victor (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1958 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1958 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Vauxhall Victor | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Honda |
| Model | Victor | Civic |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2330 mm |
