1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe weights approximately 437 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
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:
| 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | DeLuxe | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |
