1962 Vauxhall Velox vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 14 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.
Because 1962 Vauxhall Velox is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Vauxhall Velox. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Vauxhall Velox | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Honda |
| Model | Velox | Civic |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2651 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
