1959 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 151 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 1996 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1959 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1959 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Vauxhall Victor | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Toyota |
| Model | Victor | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 939 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
