1997 Toyota Supra vs. 1961 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall VX4. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 617 kg more than 1961 Vauxhall VX4. 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Vauxhall VX4. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Supra | 1961 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Supra | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
