1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 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 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Porsche |
| Model | Whitley | 911 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 854 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2500 mm |
