1977 BMW 628 vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
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, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 628 | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 628 | Viscount |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |