1999 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1964 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, 1999 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 318 | Victor |
Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |