1965 Abarth OT vs. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 16 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) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley weights approximately 705 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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, 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | |
| Make | Abarth | Armstrong Siddeley |
| Model | OT | Whitley |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2930 mm |
