2009 BMW 335 vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 38 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 (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 335 | Firenza |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 69.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |