1978 Austin Marina vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 488 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina.
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. 1980 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | Marina | Royale |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
