1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 1 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | 1600 | Victor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |