1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 1 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 825 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1972 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Impala | Firenza |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2470 mm |