1978 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale

To start off, both 1978 Nissan Bluebird and 1978 Vauxhall Royale were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 329 kg more than 1978 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 1978 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1978 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:

1978 Nissan Bluebird 1978 Vauxhall Royale
Make Nissan Vauxhall
Model Bluebird Royale
Year Released 1978 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1595 cc 2784 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1045 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2690 mm


 

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