1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 455 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Suzuki |
| Model | Whitley | Equator |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3200 mm |
