1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 43 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), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 127 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Supra 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 | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
Model | Whitley | Supra |
Year Released | 1949 | 1992 |
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 | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |