1978 Vauxhall Royale vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 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. 1978 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 1 Series 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 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
Model | Royale | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |