1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (134 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
Model | Sixty | Firenza |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 134 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2470 mm |