1991 Porsche 965 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 19 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 355 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Porsche 965 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 965 | Victor |
Year Released | 1991 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |