1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1981 Nissan Stanza is newer by 32 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, 1981 Nissan Stanza (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza 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 490 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
Because 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza. 1981 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley has manual transmission. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Whitley | Stanza |
Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2480 mm |