2009 BMW 650 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Vauxhall Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Vauxhall Royale would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1980 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. 1980 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 650 | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 650 | Royale |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2690 mm |