1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 169 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
Model | Whitley | Colorado |
Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3210 mm |