1951 Vauxhall Wyvern vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern weights approximately 30 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona.
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. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Vauxhall Wyvern | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Vauxhall | Toyota |
Model | Wyvern | Corona |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |