1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 945 kg more than 1973 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (196 Nm). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1973 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2470 mm |
