1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 60 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 105 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Whitley | E |
Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2860 mm |