1966 Vauxhall VX4 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. 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, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Vauxhall VX4 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
| Model | VX4 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
