1990 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 35 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 545 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.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 525 | 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 525 | Wyvern |
Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |