1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley
To start off, 1964 Alpine A 110 is newer by 15 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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 855 kg more than 1964 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alpine A 110 | 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | |
Make | Alpine | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | A 110 | Whitley |
Year Released | 1964 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 2309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2930 mm |