1950 Citroen 11 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza

To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Citroen 11 (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 11 should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 11 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.

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