1965 Sunbeam Tiger vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Sunbeam Tiger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Sunbeam Tiger would be higher. At 4,261 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Tiger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 230 kg more than 1965 Sunbeam Tiger.
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 Sunbeam Tiger | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Sunbeam | Vauxhall |
Model | Tiger | Royale |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4261 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2670 mm |