1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 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 2,309 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 19 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volvo |
Model | Whitley | 66 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |