2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 31 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 113 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1978 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Tahoe | Royale |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 327 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |