1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale

To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 2 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 460 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 1980 Ferrari Pinin has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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:

1980 Ferrari Pinin 1978 Vauxhall Royale
Make Ferrari Vauxhall
Model Pinin Royale
Year Released 1980 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 2782 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 355 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2670 mm


 

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