1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 25 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), 1974 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach 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 230 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
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, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach 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 | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lamborghini |
Model | Whitley | Countach |
Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
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 | 374 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |