1962 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall Victor (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 Volvo 66. 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. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1962 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1962 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Vauxhall Victor | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
Model | Victor | 66 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |