1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1975 Seat 133
To start off, 1975 Seat 133 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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 740 kg more than 1975 Seat 133. 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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1975 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Seat |
| Model | Whitley | 133 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2030 mm |
