1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2003 BMW M3
To start off, 2003 BMW M3 is newer by 54 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 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 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 45 kg more than 2003 BMW M3.
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, 2003 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW M3 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 | 2003 BMW M3 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Whitley | M3 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 342 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2730 mm |