1971 Cadillac Calais vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, both 1971 Cadillac Calais 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 7,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1140 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Calais | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Calais | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7733 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2470 mm |
