Vauxhall Victor

Which Vauxhall Victor Version Should You Buy?

For buyers choosing between the catalogued Vauxhall Victor sedans, the main decision is between the 4 generation, produced from 1967 to 1972, and the 5 generation, produced from 1972 to 1978. The 4 generation offers eight versions, with Gasoline engines from 1600 to 3000 cc and outputs from 72 to 124 hp.

For buyers choosing between the catalogued Vauxhall Victor sedans, the main decision is between the 4 generation, produced from 1967 to 1972, and the 5 generation, produced from 1972 to 1978. The 4 generation offers eight versions, with Gasoline engines from 1600 to 3000 cc and outputs from 72 to 124 hp. The 5 generation offers eleven versions, covering 1796, 1800, and 2279 cc with outputs from 78 to 112 hp. Every listed Victor is RWD and uses a Carburetor, while transmission choices are a 4-speed Manual or a 3-speed Automatic. The data does not include prices, reliability records, or listings for sale, so the best choice can only be judged by the supplied specifications.

Vauxhall Victor generations compared

The 4 generation is a Sedan built from 1967 to 1972. Its eight versions comprise 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT models with 72 hp, 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT models with either 88 or 106 hp, and 3.0 MT and 3.0 AT models with 124 hp. Its broad 1600–3000 cc engine range makes it the generation to examine if minimum displacement or maximum power is the priority.

The 5 generation is a Sedan built from 1972 to 1978. Its eleven entries include 1.8 MT and 1.8 AT versions with 78 or 88 hp, plus 2.3 MT and 2.3 AT versions producing 100, 110, or 112 hp. Compared with the 4 generation’s maximum of 124 hp, the 5 generation peaks at 112 hp, a difference of 12 hp. However, its strongest engine displaces 2279 cc rather than 3000 cc, a reduction of 721 cc.

Vauxhall Victor engine and transmission specs

Repeated version names are distinguished by power because the database contains several mechanically different entries under the same name.

The two 5 generation 2.3 MT (100 hp) entries have identical supplied specifications. The data provides no further feature with which to distinguish them.

Power-per-litre comparison

Calculated from the supplied displacement and output figures, the 4 generation 1.6 MT (72 hp) and 1.6 AT (72 hp) each produce 45 hp per litre. The 88 hp 2.0 versions produce 44 hp per litre, while the 106 hp 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT reach 53 hp per litre. The 3.0 MT and 3.0 AT produce about 41.3 hp per litre despite delivering the generation’s highest absolute output of 124 hp.

Within the 5 generation, the 1796 cc 1.8 MT (88 hp) and 1.8 AT (88 hp) produce about 49.0 hp per litre. The 1800 cc 1.8 MT (78 hp) and 1.8 AT (78 hp) produce about 43.3 hp per litre. The 2279 cc versions deliver about 43.9 hp per litre at 100 hp, about 48.3 hp per litre at 110 hp, and about 49.1 hp per litre at 112 hp.

On this measure, the 4 generation 2.0 MT (106 hp) and 2.0 AT (106 hp) are the leading choices. They provide 18 hp more than the 88 hp 2.0 versions without any increase over their 2000 cc displacement. The 5 generation 2.3 MT (112 hp) and 2.3 AT (112 hp) narrowly lead their generation, providing 12 hp more than the 100 hp 2.3 versions at the same 2279 cc displacement.

Performance, mpg, and economy figures

Acceleration from 0–100 is not measured for any listed Vauxhall Victor version. Top speed is also not measured for any version. City fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption, and combined fuel consumption are not measured throughout both generations. CO2 output and eco class are not measured as well.

Consequently, the catalog data cannot establish which Victor is fastest in a road test or which returns the best mpg. Engine output can identify the more powerful version, but it cannot substitute for missing acceleration, speed, or consumption measurements.

Vauxhall Victor dimensions and weight

Kerb weight and gross weight are not measured for any listed version, so weight per horsepower cannot be calculated. Overall exterior dimensions are also not measured. Ground clearance is 132 mm for every version in both generations. Fuel-tank capacity and wheel sizes are not measured.

All versions have Independent, spring front suspension and front Disc brakes. The 5 generation additionally records Independent, spring rear suspension for every listed version; rear-suspension information is not measured for the 4 generation. Rear-brake information is not measured for either generation.

Problems, reliability, and cars for sale

Problems and reliability results are not measured in the supplied data. No service history, failure frequency, parts availability, condition grading, or ownership-cost figures are provided. Likewise, there are no prices or advertisements from which to compare a Vauxhall Victor for sale. A purchase inspection therefore cannot be replaced by this specification comparison.

Which Vauxhall Victor version to choose

For the highest stated power, choose the 4 generation 3.0 MT (124 hp) or 3.0 AT (124 hp). Both use a 3000 cc Gasoline Inline engine with 6 cylinders and RWD. The choice between them is purely between the listed 4-speed Manual and 3-speed Automatic because their power is identical and torque, performance, and consumption are not measured.

For the strongest power-to-displacement result, choose the 4 generation 2.0 MT (106 hp) or 2.0 AT (106 hp). Their calculated 53 hp per litre exceeds the approximately 49.1 hp per litre of the most powerful 5 generation 2.3 versions. They also give 34 hp more than the 1.6 versions while adding 400 cc of displacement.

For a 5 generation car with the highest catalogued output, choose the 2.3 MT (112 hp) or 2.3 AT (112 hp). They add 2 hp over the 110 hp versions and 12 hp over the 100 hp versions without changing the listed 2279 cc displacement. Again, Manual versus Automatic is the decisive recorded difference.

For the smallest listed engine, choose the 4 generation 1.6 MT (72 hp) or 1.6 AT (72 hp), both at 1600 cc. For a smaller 5 generation engine, the 1796 cc 1.8 MT (88 hp) and 1.8 AT (88 hp) are preferable on paper to the 1800 cc, 78 hp alternatives: they provide 10 hp more while using 4 cc less displacement. They are also the only entries with measured torque—143 Nm at 3200 rpm—and measured output speed of 5200 rpm.

The final transmission decision is consistent across the range: the Manual versions have 4 speeds, while the Automatic versions have 3. With no measured acceleration, mpg, reliability, weight, or price data, those gearbox preferences and the documented engine outputs are the soundest available reasons for choosing one Vauxhall Victor version over another.