1990 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 17 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 30 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 90 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 316 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
