1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is newer by 5 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 13 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 310 kg more than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. 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, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Vauxhall Cresta 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 | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Vauxhall |
Model | Whitley | Cresta |
Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 7.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2630 mm |