1995 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1981 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 14 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 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 520 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 1995 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S 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.
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1995 Mercedes-Benz S | 1981 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | S | Royale |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2797 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |