1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1964 Aston Martin DB5
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 15 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 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 | 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Aston Martin |
Model | Whitley | DB5 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 314 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2500 mm |