1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 55 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 120 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, 2004 BMW 525 (237 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 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 | 2004 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Whitley | 525 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2890 mm |
