1973 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 170 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 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, 2010 Honda Accord, 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Vauxhall Victor | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Vauxhall | Honda |
Model | Victor | Accord |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2741 mm |