1963 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1963 Vauxhall Victor 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 1 kg more 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 (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Vauxhall Victor | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
Model | Victor | Victor |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |