1982 Vauxhall Royale vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1982 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1978 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1978 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Vauxhall Royale | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Volvo |
Model | Royale | 66 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2783 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |