1955 Fiat 1400 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 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. 1980 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 245 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1400.
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 1955 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 1400 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:
1955 Fiat 1400 | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | 1400 | Royale |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |