1995 Renault Safrane vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1995 Renault Safrane is newer by 38 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 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 515 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.
Because 1957 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 1957 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane, 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 Renault Safrane (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Safrane | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Safrane | Victor |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2434 cc | 1506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
