1973 Vauxhall Victor vs. 1993 Venturi Coupe

To start off, 1993 Venturi Coupe is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 15 kg more than 1993 Venturi Coupe.

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, 1993 Venturi Coupe (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Victor.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Vauxhall Victor 1993 Venturi Coupe
Make Vauxhall Venturi
Model Victor Coupe
Year Released 1973 1993
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3294 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 140 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2410 mm


 

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