1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 62 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, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 305 kg more than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mazda |
| Model | Whitley | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2329 mm |
