1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1951 Bristol 450
To start off, 1951 Bristol 450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 700 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450.
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:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1951 Bristol 450 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bristol |
Model | Whitley | 450 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2480 mm |