1963 Vauxhall VX4 vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall VX4.
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, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Vauxhall VX4 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
| Model | VX4 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
