1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1980 Vauxhall Royale were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 310 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV 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.
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1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | GTV | Royale |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 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 |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |