1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 26 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1010 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1964 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1964 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Caprice | Victor |
Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |