1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
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 (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Corolla | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corolla | Victor |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1068 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
