1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Camaro | Victor |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 223 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |