1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica 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 320 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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, 1981 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
Model | Whitley | Celica |
Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |