1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 13 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, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 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 150 kg more than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Whitley | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |
