1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 21 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern weights approximately 46 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | Turbo | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |