1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
Model | 400 | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1949 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |