1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 29 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 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 75 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 240 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Fiat |
| Model | Whitley | 131 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2500 mm |
