2004 Nissan Sentra vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2004 Nissan Sentra is newer by 41 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 200 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.
Because 1963 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 1963 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Sentra, 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 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. 2004 Nissan Sentra 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. 2004 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Nissan Sentra | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Sentra | Victor |
Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 109 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |