1965 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1979 Vauxhall Chevette

To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 55 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Chevette.

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.

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1965 Vauxhall Victor 1979 Vauxhall Chevette
Make Vauxhall Vauxhall
Model Victor Chevette
Year Released 1965 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1256 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 57 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 36 L