1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior 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 Junior (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior 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 460 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (136 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 Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | Junior | 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 | 103 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2930 mm |