1959 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2009 Daewoo Nubira
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 50 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Daewoo Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daewoo Nubira (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Daewoo Nubira weights approximately 346 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, 2009 Daewoo Nubira, 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, 2009 Daewoo Nubira (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Daewoo Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 2009 Daewoo Nubira 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. 2009 Daewoo Nubira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Vauxhall Victor | 2009 Daewoo Nubira | |
Make | Vauxhall | Daewoo |
Model | Victor | Nubira |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 939 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |