1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Lotus Elan is newer by 19 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, 1968 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan 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 1000 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lotus |
| Model | Whitley | Elan |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2240 mm |
