1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1959 Riley Two Point Six 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 65 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Riley |
Model | Sapphire | Two Point Six |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |