2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 403 kg more than 1959 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (108 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1959 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1959 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Commander | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Jeep | Vauxhall |
Model | Commander | Victor |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |