1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 64 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, 2013 Audi A3 (138 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 75 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.
Because 2013 Audi A3 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, 2013 Audi A3 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, 2013 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
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1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 2013 Audi A3 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Audi |
Model | Whitley | A3 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4292 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2578 mm |