1960 Vauxhall Velox vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A5 (330 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. (200 Nm). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Vauxhall Velox | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Audi |
| Model | Velox | A5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
