1977 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1954 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 580 kg more than 1954 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. 1977 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1954 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1954 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Chevrolet Impala | 1954 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
Model | Impala | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |