1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1970 Land Rover Serie II is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 561 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
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1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
Model | Serie II | Victor |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |