1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 63 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 367 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2012 Dodge Charger 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. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Dodge |
Model | Whitley | Charger |
Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3053 mm |