2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 48 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 660 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.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | 550 | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 50 L |
