1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 41 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 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 350 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1990 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Whitley | 316 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |
