1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 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, 1957 Vauxhall Victor (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Toyota Corolla | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Corolla | Victor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |