1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1961 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 80 kg more than 1961 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1961 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | GT | Victor |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |