1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 132 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Scirocco (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Volkswagen Scirocco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Volkswagen |
Model | Whitley | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1404 mm |