1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 31 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 600 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Whitley | Sunny |
Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2350 mm |