1978 Vauxhall Royale vs. 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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 530 kg more than 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia has manual transmission. 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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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1978 Vauxhall Royale | 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
Model | Royale | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 43 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |