1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1994 Honda NSX
To start off, 1994 Honda NSX is newer by 45 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda NSX 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 60 kg more than 1994 Honda NSX.
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, 1994 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Honda NSX 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 | 1994 Honda NSX | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Honda |
Model | Whitley | NSX |
Year Released | 1949 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2540 mm |