1978 Toyota Celica vs. 1961 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 55 kg more than 1961 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Celica | 1961 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Celica | Victor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
