1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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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1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 1978 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Vauxhall |
Model | 100 | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |