1967 Austin 1300 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1967 Austin 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 1300 (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 1300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 82 kg more than 1967 Austin 1300.
Because 1964 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Austin 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 1300. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 1300 | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | 1300 | Victor |
Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |