1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2006 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1156 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 690 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2006 Bentley Arnage 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 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2006 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bentley |
| Model | Whitley | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3120 mm |
