1959 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2009 SSC Aero
To start off, 2009 SSC Aero 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1013 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SSC Aero weights approximately 354 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.
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, 2009 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1241 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Vauxhall Victor | 2009 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Vauxhall | SSC |
| Model | Victor | Aero |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 939 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
