1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1969 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 20 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 67 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, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Aston Martin DB6 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 | 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Aston Martin |
Model | Whitley | DB6 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2590 mm |