1984 Toyota Corolla vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1958 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 1958 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1958 Vauxhall Victor (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Corolla | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corolla | Victor |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
