1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 24 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 124 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 69.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |