1973 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 30 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, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Vauxhall Victor | 2003 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
| Model | Victor | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
