1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1965 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 16 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 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 70 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, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 BMW 3200 CS 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 | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Whitley | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1949 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2840 mm |