1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 50 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 3,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3111 (168 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GAZ 3111 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, 1999 GAZ 3111 (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 GAZ 3111 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 | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | GAZ |
| Model | Whitley | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3380 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2810 mm |
