1966 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro

To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Victor.

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 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. 2010 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1966 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1966 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Vauxhall Victor 2010 Dodge Nitro
Make Vauxhall Dodge
Model Victor Nitro
Year Released 1966 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 57 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4544 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1857 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1775 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2764 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 48 L 74 L


 

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