1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1996 BMW 745
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 47 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 465 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 1996 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley has manual transmission. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1996 BMW 745 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Whitley | 745 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2940 mm |