1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1973 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, both vehicles can yield 195 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 944 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 944 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
