1973 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 37 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, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Vauxhall Victor | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Audi |
| Model | Victor | A6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2842 mm |
