1984 Holden Statesman vs. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1984 Holden Statesman is newer by 33 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 690 kg more than 1951 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. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Statesman | 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
| Model | Statesman | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
