2004 Honda Civic vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 45 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 99 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 2004 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Civic | Victor |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
