1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 70 kg more than 1957 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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bigua | Victor |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
