1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1975 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1975 Holden Gemini is newer by 26 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, 1975 Holden Gemini (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Gemini 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 530 kg more than 1975 Holden Gemini.
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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Gemini. 1975 Holden Gemini has automatic transmission and 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley has manual transmission. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1975 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Holden |
Model | Whitley | Gemini |
Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |