Wyvern and more as dangerous beasts smaller, weaker, and less intelligent than dragons. While a fantasy dragon often has a breath weapon, such as fire, wyverns rarely have such abilities and are more feared for their ferocity and sharp teeth and claws. Wyverns are sometimes associated with poison, either in the form of venomous fangs or poisonous breath, but this trait is not universally represented and may be a more recent addition to the lore based on the gila monster. A wyvern will typically be unable to speak, while a dragon often does have that ability. The wyvern features frequently in
Vauxhall Wyvern variant of the Wyvern EIX. General Motors-Holden's produced a Vauxhall Wyvern model in Australia from 1938 to 1957. GMH introduced a locally built Vauxhall Wyvern model to the Australian market in 1938, ten years prior to the use of the Wyvern name in England. Based on the British Vauxhall H Series, it was produced in Saloon and open Calèche body styles, with the Calèche offered in 2-seater Roadster and 4-seater Tourer models. The Wyvern had a 94-inch wheelbase and used a 10 hp engine. The wheelbase was increased in 1940 to 97¾ inches. Production ceased in 1941 but was resumed