1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic 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 428 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Honda |
| Model | Whitley | Civic |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2630 mm |
