2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos 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 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 20 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 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (134 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. 2002 Honda Vamos 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. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Vamos | Firenza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
