1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1954 Austin A
To start off, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 615 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 1954 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1954 Austin A | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Austin |
Model | Sapphire | A |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3040 mm |