1967 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 240 kg more than 1967 Innocenti A 40. 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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti A 40 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Innocenti | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 40 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2470 mm |
