1958 Alvis TC 108 G vs. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley
To start off, 1958 Alvis TC 108 G is newer by 9 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TC 108 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TC 108 G (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TC 108 G 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 15 kg more than 1958 Alvis TC 108 G.
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, 1958 Alvis TC 108 G (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TC 108 G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TC 108 G | 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | |
| Make | Alvis | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | TC 108 G | Whitley |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2930 mm |
