1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 3 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 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 131 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |