1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 8 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern weights approximately 460 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
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, 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | 850 | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |