1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16
To start off, 1952 Abarth 1500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Abarth 1500 (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Abarth 1500 should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | |
| Make | Abarth | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | 1500 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2930 mm |
