1972 Vauxhall Firenza vs. 1991 Vector Wiegert
To start off, 1991 Vector Wiegert is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Vector Wiegert is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Vector Wiegert (644 HP) has 591 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Vector Wiegert should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Vector Wiegert weights approximately 660 kg more than 1972 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, 1991 Vector Wiegert (854 Nm) has 764 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (90 Nm). This means 1991 Vector Wiegert will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. 1991 Vector Wiegert has automatic transmission and 1972 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Vector Wiegert will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Vauxhall Firenza | 1991 Vector Wiegert | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vector |
| Model | Firenza | Wiegert |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 5973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 644 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 854 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
