1966 Vauxhall Viscount vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 440 kg more than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Vauxhall Viscount | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
Model | Viscount | Victor |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3294 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2550 mm |