1985 Toyota Corolla vs. 1981 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 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 380 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Toyota Corolla | 1981 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Corolla | Royale |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |