1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 7 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern weights approximately 346 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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.
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1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |