1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1961 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1961 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1961 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 75 | Victor |
Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |