1988 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 520 kg more than 1964 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, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | 300 ZX | Victor |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
