1971 TVR 2500 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, both 1971 TVR 2500 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 TVR 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 TVR 2500 (107 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 TVR 2500 should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 TVR 2500 weights approximately 72 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 TVR 2500 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | TVR | Vauxhall |
| Model | 2500 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
