1990 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,133 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 290 kg more than 1972 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, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Camaro | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Camaro | Victor |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3133 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |