1989 Nissan Prairie vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 32 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Prairie (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 210 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.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Nissan Prairie (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. 1989 Nissan Prairie 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. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Prairie | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Prairie | Victor |
Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |