1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1978 Morgan 4
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Morgan 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 770 kg more than 1978 Morgan 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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1978 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Morgan |
| Model | Whitley | 4 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2450 mm |
