1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1955 GAZ M-20
To start off, both 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1955 GAZ M-20 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 74 more horse power than 1955 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1955 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 370 kg more than 1955 GAZ M-20. 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 (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1955 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | GAZ |
Model | Sapphire | M-20 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2710 mm |