1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1958 Simca Aronde 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) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 480 kg more than 1958 Simca Aronde. 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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Simca |
Model | Whitley | Aronde |
Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |