2006 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1971 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1971 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 530 | Firenza |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1975 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |