1996 Peugeot Touareg vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza

To start off, 1996 Peugeot Touareg is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (159 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 1971 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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