1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 124 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 71 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 128 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 124 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 124 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |