1995 Fiat Coupe vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 1995 Fiat Coupe is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Coupe (195 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Fiat Coupe (295 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Victor.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Fiat Coupe 1966 Vauxhall Victor
Make Fiat Vauxhall
Model Coupe Victor
Year Released 1995 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1909 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 295 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 76.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 48 L


 

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