1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 120 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1966 Vauxhall Victor (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corolla | 1966 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corolla | Victor |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |
