1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 12 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 50 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.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | Spider | Victor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |