1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 45 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 494 kg more than 1952 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (104 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Vauxhall |
| Model | Camaro | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 45 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
