2006 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 430 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Accord | Victor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
