1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Caprice | Royale |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4311 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |