1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 990 kg more than 1955 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 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Caprice | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
