2002 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 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 (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 450 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1972 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1972 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Honda Accord 1972 Vauxhall Victor
Make Honda Vauxhall
Model Accord Victor
Year Released 2002 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 1759 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 161 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 216 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 85.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 76.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 8.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1110 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2680 mm


 

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