1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1951 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,085 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 202 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1951 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Humber |
Model | Sapphire | Pullman |
Year Released | 1955 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4085 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3330 mm |