1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1952 Austin A 70
To start off, 1952 Austin A 70 is newer by 3 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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 150 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1952 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Austin |
| Model | Whitley | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |
