2001 BMW 735 vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,429 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 219 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1963 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, 2001 BMW 735 (350 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. 2001 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1963 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1963 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 735 | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 735 | Victor |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3429 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 48 L |