1986 Porsche 928 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1972 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Porsche 928 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 928 | Victor |
Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4957 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |