1961 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 686 kg more than 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo.
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 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo has manual transmission. 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo 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:
| 1961 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1978 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Moretti | Vauxhall |
| Model | Spider Turismo | Royale |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2670 mm |
