1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1961 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. (201 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 1961 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
| Model | GT 1 | Velox |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
