1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2006 BMW 740
To start off, 2006 BMW 740 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 515 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 BMW 740 (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 740 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 | 2006 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Whitley | 740 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3000 mm |
