1987 Buick Regal vs. 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 546 kg more than 1953 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. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Buick Regal | 1953 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
Model | Regal | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1987 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |