1987 BMW 750 vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1957 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 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1957 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1957 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 BMW 750 1957 Vauxhall Victor
Make BMW Vauxhall
Model 750 Victor
Year Released 1987 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4986 cc 1506 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 110 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2500 mm