1990 BMW M3 vs. 1974 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW M3 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1974 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW M3 | 1974 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | M3 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |