2009 BMW 335 vs. 1982 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 27 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 232 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. 1982 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 335 | 1982 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 335 | Royale |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |