1967 Alpine A vs. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16
To start off, 1967 Alpine A is newer by 22 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, 1967 Alpine A (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alpine A 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 825 kg more than 1967 Alpine A.
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:
1967 Alpine A | 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | |
Make | Alpine | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | A | 16 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2930 mm |