1961 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1961 Vauxhall Victor (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Vauxhall Victor | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Smart |
| Model | Victor | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |
