1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1998 Daewoo Chairman
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 49 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 205 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, 1998 Daewoo Chairman (314 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 1998 Daewoo Chairman 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. 1998 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1998 Daewoo Chairman | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Daewoo |
| Model | Whitley | Chairman |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
