1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1976 Mazda 616
To start off, 1976 Mazda 616 is newer by 27 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, 1976 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 616 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 520 kg more than 1976 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1976 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
| Model | Whitley | 616 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2480 mm |
