2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 1981 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 555 kg more than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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. 1981 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2005 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Smart ForTwo | 1981 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Smart | Vauxhall |
Model | ForTwo | Royale |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2690 mm |