1973 Vauxhall Firenza vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 169 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.
Because 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. 1993 Plymouth Neon 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. 1993 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Plymouth |
| Model | Firenza | Neon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2650 mm |
