1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1974 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1974 Lancia Beta 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Beta 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 390 kg more than 1974 Lancia Beta.
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 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm). This means 1974 Lancia Beta 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 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lancia |
Model | Whitley | Beta |
Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2340 mm |