1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1982 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 620 kg more than 1982 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. 1982 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1982 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Aston Martin | Vauxhall |
Model | V8 Vantage | Royale |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |