1973 Vauxhall Victor vs. 2010 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 241 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 Hyundai Tucson, 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Tucson. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Vauxhall Victor | 2010 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Hyundai |
| Model | Victor | Tucson |
| 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 | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2639 mm |
