1958 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2012 Suzuki Splash
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Splash is newer by 54 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, 2012 Suzuki Splash (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Splash should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Splash weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Suzuki Splash, 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Vauxhall Victor | 2012 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Suzuki |
| Model | Victor | Splash |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
