1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1962 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (95 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 204 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1962 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1962 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | Turbo | Velox |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
