1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is newer by 7 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 239 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | Scarabeo | Victor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
