2000 Peugeot Kart Up vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza

To start off, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is newer by 27 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 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up should accelerate faster 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, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot Kart Up will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Peugeot Kart Up 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
Make Peugeot Vauxhall
Model Kart Up Firenza
Year Released 2000 1973
Engine Size 2945 cc 1759 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 77 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 289 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 85.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 76.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Length 3290 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1090 mm 1340 mm


 

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