1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 580 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 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
| Model | Whitley | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2860 mm |
