1949 Austin A 110 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Royale.
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. 1978 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 1978 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 110 | Royale |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
