1965 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1981 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Cadillac DeVille | 1981 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
| Model | DeVille | Royale |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2690 mm |
