1967 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1978 Datsun 280Z
To start off, 1978 Datsun 280Z is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Datsun 280Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Datsun 280Z (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Datsun 280Z should accelerate faster than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Datsun 280Z weights approximately 260 kg more than 1967 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, 1978 Datsun 280Z (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Datsun 280Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Vauxhall Victor | 1978 Datsun 280Z | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Datsun |
| Model | Victor | 280Z |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2304 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
