1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans
To start off, 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans is newer by 8 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, 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans (84 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans 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 1020 kg more than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans.
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 | 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lotus |
| Model | Whitley | XI Le Mans |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2240 mm |
