1979 Toyota Celica vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 241 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Celica | Victor |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 1508 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
