1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1984 BMW M6

To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 35 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.

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