1975 Porsche 930 vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 930 weights approximately 160 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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Porsche 930 | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 930 | Victor |
Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |