1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 70 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 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 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 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Porsche |
| Model | Whitley | 993 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
