1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
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 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morgan Plus 4 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 22 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 810 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Morgan |
Model | Sapphire | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |