1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1995 BMW 528
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 46 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 150 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 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 | 1995 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Whitley | 528 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2840 mm |
