1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 584 kg more than 1959 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1959 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1959 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Corvette | Victor |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |