1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 21 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro 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 245 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro 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 | 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
Model | Whitley | Comodoro |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |