1963 Simca 1300 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1963 Simca 1300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Simca 1300 (51 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (48 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca 1300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Simca 1300 | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Simca | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1300 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 48 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
