1976 Buick Estate vs. 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 855 kg more than 1957 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. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1957 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Estate | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
