1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 100 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | 1600 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 69.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 36 L |