1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1952 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1952 Jaguar C-Type is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar C-Type (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
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.
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1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1952 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Jaguar |
Model | 16 | C-Type |
Year Released | 1945 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |