1941 Peugeot 202 vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 520 kg more than 1941 Peugeot 202.
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. 1979 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1941 Peugeot 202 has manual transmission. 1941 Peugeot 202 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Peugeot 202 | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Peugeot | Vauxhall |
| Model | 202 | Royale |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1133 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
