1993 Rover 200 vs. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 41 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 155 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | 200 | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
