2008 BMW 540 vs. 1960 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 559 kg more than 1960 Vauxhall Velox.
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 540 (440 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. (200 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. 2008 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1960 Vauxhall Velox has manual transmission. 1960 Vauxhall Velox will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1960 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 540 | Velox |
Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2262 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 200 Nm |
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 | 1735 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |