1998 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 25 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, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 325 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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (196 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318. 1998 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1973 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 318 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 196 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |