1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 GMC Suburban | 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | GMC | Vauxhall |
Model | Suburban | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2730 mm |