1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 17 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura 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 130 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura 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 | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lamborghini |
Model | Whitley | Miura |
Year Released | 1949 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 62 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |