1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am 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 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am 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 300 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am, 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am 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 | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Pontiac |
| Model | Whitley | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2630 mm |
