1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1999 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Toyota Celica 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Celica (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Celica 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 290 kg more than 1999 Toyota Celica.
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, 1999 Toyota Celica, 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, 1999 Toyota Celica (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
| Model | Whitley | Celica |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
