1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2005 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2005 Kia Magentis is newer by 56 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, 2005 Kia Magentis (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Magentis weights approximately 48 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.
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, 2005 Kia Magentis, 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, 2005 Kia Magentis (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2005 Kia Magentis has automatic transmission and 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley has manual transmission. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Magentis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2005 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Kia |
Model | Whitley | Magentis |
Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |