1965 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 48 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 374 kg more than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1965 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1965 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Vauxhall Victor | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Honda |
| Model | Victor | Civic |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
