1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 44 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 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (317 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 570 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Whitley | S |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 4971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |
