1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 172 kg more than 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
