1972 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1983 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 255 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 Vauxhall Victor (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Vauxhall Victor | 1983 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
| Model | Victor | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2400 mm |
