2007 Opel Corsa vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 44 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 170 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, 2007 Opel Corsa, 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Corsa | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Corsa | Victor |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1507 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |