1960 Vauxhall Velox vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1960 Vauxhall Velox is newer by 1 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Vauxhall Velox (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 186 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, 1960 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (108 Nm). This means 1960 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Vauxhall Velox | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
| Model | Velox | Victor |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
