1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 9 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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 60 kg more 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 (196 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 131 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 131 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1365 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 196 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |