1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 497 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | Giulietta | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |