1968 Toyota Corolla vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corolla (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1958 Vauxhall Victor (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Corolla | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Corolla | Victor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |