1972 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1961 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall VX4. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 797 kg more than 1961 Vauxhall VX4. 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 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Vauxhall VX4. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1961 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Grand Prix | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
