1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 356 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Toyota |
| Model | Whitley | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |
