1984 Buick Estate vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1984 Buick Estate is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 945 kg more than 1966 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1966 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1966 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Estate | 1966 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Estate | Victor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |