1977 Nissan Cedric vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,784 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 24 kg more than 1977 Nissan Cedric.
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 1977 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Cedric 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.
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1977 Nissan Cedric | 1978 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Cedric | Royale |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |