1954 Rover P4 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 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. 1980 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1954 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1954 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Rover P4 | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
Model | P4 | Royale |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |