1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 11 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 93 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Whitley | 2000 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |