1975 BMW 315 vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 315 (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 315 should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1957 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, both vehicles can yield 110 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 315 | Victor |
Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |