2008 BMW 130 vs. 1965 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (268 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 130 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1965 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, 2008 BMW 130 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. 2008 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1965 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1965 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 130 | 1965 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 130 | Victor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 48 L |