1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1977 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 28 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 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-4 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 320 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-4.
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, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-4 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 | 1977 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
Model | Whitley | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |