2009 Toyota Hilux vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 744 kg more than 1966 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 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Hilux | 1966 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Hilux | Victor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |
