1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1967 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 400 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1967 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Caterham | Vauxhall |
Model | Seven | Victor |
Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1596 cc |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2550 mm |