2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 41 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 747 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | Z9 | Victor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
