1952 Vauxhall Wyvern vs. 1970 ZIL 114
To start off, 1970 ZIL 114 is newer by 18 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 ZIL 114 (254 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 ZIL 114 weights approximately 2145 kg more than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. 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, 1970 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | 1970 ZIL 114 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | ZIL |
| Model | Wyvern | 114 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 3175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3770 mm |
