2008 BMW 525 vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 45 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 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1963 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, 2008 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1963 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1963 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 525 1963 Vauxhall Victor
Make BMW Vauxhall
Model 525 Victor
Year Released 2008 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 1507 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 49 HP
Torque 245 Nm 109 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 48 L


 

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