1953 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bugatti Type 101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bugatti Type 101 would be higher. At 3,257 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Bugatti Type 101 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bugatti Type 101 weights approximately 66 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 1953 Bugatti Type 101 has manual transmission. 1953 Bugatti Type 101 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.
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1953 Bugatti Type 101 | 1978 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Bugatti | Vauxhall |
Model | Type 101 | Royale |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3257 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1374 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |