1974 Vauxhall Firenza vs. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Vauxhall Firenza | 1980 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
Model | Firenza | Carlton |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |