1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1962 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (95 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 111 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (200 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1962 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 911 | Velox |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |
