1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 51 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, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Smart |
Model | Whitley | Roadster |
Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2370 mm |