1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2010 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2010 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 61 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Because 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Buick LaCrosse (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2010 Buick LaCrosse 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. 2010 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2010 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Buick |
Model | Whitley | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5001 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2837 mm |