1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (187 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R 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 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Whitley | R |
Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5156 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3216 mm |