1992 Porsche 928 vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Porsche 928 | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 928 | Viscount |
Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5396 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |