2007 BMW 630 vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2007 BMW 630 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 630 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 630 | 1966 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 630 | Victor |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |