1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 140 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Porsche |
Model | Whitley | 911 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2350 mm |