1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (125 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 580 kg more than 1963 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (305 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1963 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1963 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Vauxhall |
Model | Cutlass | Victor |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5798 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 109 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |