1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1963 Fiat Grand Break
To start off, 1963 Fiat Grand Break is newer by 14 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, 1963 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Grand Break 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 160 kg more than 1963 Fiat Grand Break.
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 1963 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1963 Fiat Grand Break | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Fiat |
| Model | Whitley | Grand Break |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2660 mm |
