1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 19 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 640 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | GTA | Whitley |
Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2930 mm |