2000 Tata Estate vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale

To start off, 2000 Tata Estate is newer by 22 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Estate weights approximately 266 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 2000 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 2000 Tata Estate 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:

2000 Tata Estate 1978 Vauxhall Royale
Make Tata Vauxhall
Model Estate Royale
Year Released 2000 1978
Engine Size 1948 cc 2784 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 67 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1620 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2690 mm


 

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