1971 Buick GS vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, both 1971 Buick GS 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 712 kg more than 1971 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | GS | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
