1962 Vauxhall Velox vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. 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, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Vauxhall Velox | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
| Model | Velox | 118 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2651 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 51 L |
