1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1952 Bristol 401
To start off, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 425 kg more than 1952 Bristol 401. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1952 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bristol |
| Model | Sapphire | 401 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
