1990 Maserati 420 vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1990 Maserati 420 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati 420 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1958 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 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Maserati 420 | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Maserati | Vauxhall |
Model | 420 | Victor |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |