1977 Porsche 930 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1977 Porsche 930 is newer by 5 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 256 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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Porsche 930 | 1972 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
Model | 930 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |