1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern

To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 17 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 870 kg more than 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern.

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. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1968 Buick Riviera 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern
Make Buick Vauxhall
Model Riviera Wyvern
Year Released 1968 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1507 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1030 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2730 mm