1952 Ferrari 195 vs. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, both 1952 Ferrari 195 and 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,340 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern weights approximately 80 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 195.
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 Ferrari 195 | 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 195 | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2340 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1030 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |