1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1953 Bristol 404 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
| Model | 404 | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
