1952 Vauxhall Wyvern vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1955 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern (45 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern weights approximately 290 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
| Model | Wyvern | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
