1978 Renault 4 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1978 Renault 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 450 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault 4 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | 4 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
