2002 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 43 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 93 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 1959 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Accord | Victor |
Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |