2000 Mazda Protege vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 2000 Mazda Protege is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 415 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Royale.
Because 1979 Vauxhall Royale is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Vauxhall Royale. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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2000 Mazda Protege | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
Model | Protege | Royale |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |