1971 Abarth 124 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, both 1971 Abarth 124 and 1971 Vauxhall Firenza were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Abarth 124 (126 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Abarth 124 should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Abarth 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 124. (157 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 124 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
| Model | 124 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 990 kg |
