1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona 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 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona 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 430 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
Model | Whitley | Corona |
Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |