1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger is newer by 23 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 280 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger 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 | 1972 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Dodge |
| Model | Whitley | Charger |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 110.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3010 mm |
