1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1979 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cherry is newer by 30 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 31 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1979 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
| Model | Whitley | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2400 mm |
