1998 Nissan President vs. 1982 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 520 kg more than 1982 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:
| 1998 Nissan President | 1982 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | President | Royale |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2690 mm |
