1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1962 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 10 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (104 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. 1962 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1962 Cadillac DeVille | 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
Model | DeVille | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 104 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |