1973 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 32 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 375 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor.
Because 1973 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Vauxhall Victor | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
| Model | Victor | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
