1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1958 Porsche 356 is newer by 9 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 1 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 575 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356. 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.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Porsche |
Model | Whitley | 356 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2130 mm |