1999 GAZ 3110 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3110 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1972 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, 1999 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GAZ 3110 | 1972 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | GAZ | Vauxhall |
| Model | 3110 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |
