2009 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1978 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 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 5,980 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Mercedes-Benz S | 1978 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | S | Royale |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 2784 cc |
Horse Power | 604 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2690 mm |