1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 675 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lancia |
Model | Sapphire | Appia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 239 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |