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.

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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