1952 Allard Safari vs. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 116 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Allard | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | Safari | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2900 mm |