1984 BMW M6 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 11 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 565 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | M6 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
