1993 BMW M3 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 12 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M3 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 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. 1981 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW M3 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:
1993 BMW M3 | 1981 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | M3 | Royale |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |