1988 BMW Z1 vs. 1963 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1988 BMW Z1 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. (85 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW Z1 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. 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, 1988 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall VX4. (134 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW Z1 | 1963 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | Z1 | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
