2008 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 35 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 318 | Victor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
