1981 Vauxhall Royale vs. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 550 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca.
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. 1981 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1997 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Vauxhall Royale | 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
Model | Royale | Fusca |
Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2784 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |