1974 Nissan Skyline vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1974 Nissan Skyline 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 181 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Skyline | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Skyline | Victor |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |