1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2002 Chevrolet Tracker
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 53 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, 2002 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tracker 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2002 Chevrolet Tracker | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Whitley | Tracker |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2210 mm |
