1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 148 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 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
| Model | Whitley | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2550 mm |
