1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2006 Audi A8
To start off, 2006 Audi A8 is newer by 57 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 5,998 cc, 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (445 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 565 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 2006 Audi A8 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, 2006 Audi A8 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, 2006 Audi A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2006 Audi A8 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. 2006 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2006 Audi A8 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Audi |
Model | Whitley | A8 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3080 mm |