2003 BMW 520 vs. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1951 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. 2003 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW 520 | 1951 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 520 | Wyvern |
Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |