1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1996 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Presea 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 Nissan Presea (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Presea 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 400 kg more than 1996 Nissan Presea.
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 Nissan Presea, 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Presea. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Presea.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1996 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
Model | Whitley | Presea |
Year Released | 1949 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2590 mm |