1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1983 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 604 is newer by 34 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 604 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 10 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 604.
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, 1983 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 604 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 | 1983 Peugeot 604 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Peugeot |
Model | Whitley | 604 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2810 mm |