1959 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 45 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 99 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 2004 Honda Civic 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. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Vauxhall Victor | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Honda |
| Model | Victor | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 939 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
