1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1974 Fiat 124 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 9 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124.
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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 124 | Victor |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |