1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 43 kg more than 1978 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. 1978 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Camaro | Royale |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3390 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |