1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 6 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern weights approximately 80 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 1900 | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |