1975 BMW 320 vs. 1962 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1962 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1962 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 320 | Velox |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 48 L |
