1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird 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 195 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
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 1976 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan Bluebird 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:
| 1976 Nissan Bluebird | 1978 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Bluebird | Royale |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
