1952 Vauxhall Wyvern vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 60 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Suzuki |
| Model | Wyvern | Equator |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
