1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1800 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
