1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 3 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 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1971 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Vega | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 36 L |
