2009 Nissan Titan vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1972 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1972 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1972 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Nissan Titan 1972 Vauxhall Victor
Make Nissan Vauxhall
Model Titan Victor
Year Released 2009 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5551 cc 1759 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 522 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 5710 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 3560 mm 2680 mm


 

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