2002 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 29 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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 430 kg more 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 318 | Firenza |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |