2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1958 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
| Model | SLK | Victor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
