2006 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 33 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (196 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. 2006 BMW 530 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. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 530 | Firenza |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2279 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 196 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |