1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1942 Buick 40
To start off, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Buick 40 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 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.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1942 Buick 40 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
Model | Whitley | 40 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 4066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1590 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3000 mm |