2008 Lotus Elise vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
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, 2008 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (91 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
Model | Elise | Firenza |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |