1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1955 BMW 502
To start off, both 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1955 BMW 502 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1955 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 420 kg more than 1955 BMW 502. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1955 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
| Model | Sapphire | 502 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
