1980 Vauxhall Royale vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 230 kg more than 1980 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. 1980 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1994 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Vauxhall Royale | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
Model | Royale | Carlton |
Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |