1981 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1961 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1961 Vauxhall VX4 (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | 1961 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
| Model | Chevette | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
