1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1955 Nissan Sports
To start off, both 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1955 Nissan Sports were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 610 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1955 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Nissan |
| Model | Sapphire | Sports |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 859 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2160 mm |
