1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 16 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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern weights approximately 400 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | 1300 | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |