1997 BMW 730 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 17 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 375 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 1997 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW 730 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:
1997 BMW 730 | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 730 | Royale |
Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 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 | 1745 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |