1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1941 Aston Martin 15
To start off, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Aston Martin 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Aston Martin 15 would be higher. At 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 530 kg more than 1941 Aston Martin 15.
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.
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1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1941 Aston Martin 15 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Aston Martin |
Model | Sapphire | 15 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1120 kg |