1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 420 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. 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, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (91 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 500 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | 500 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2470 mm |
