1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 575 kg more than 1964 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 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Camaro | Victor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |