1971 Vauxhall Firenza vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
| Model | Firenza | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |
