1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1946 Maserati 4
To start off, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Maserati 4 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1946 Maserati 4.
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 | 1946 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Maserati |
Model | Sapphire | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |