1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 190 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Firenza |
Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |