1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 25 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 410 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (156 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | Giulia | Whitley |
Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |