1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 38 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 150 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown 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 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
Model | Whitley | Crown |
Year Released | 1949 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |