1996 Toyota Supra vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 245 kg more than 1980 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. 1980 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Supra | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Supra | Royale |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
