1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1975 Porsche 914
To start off, 1975 Porsche 914 is newer by 30 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1975 Porsche 914.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1975 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Porsche |
| Model | 16 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
