1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1955 Packard Carribean
To start off, both 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1955 Packard Carribean were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Packard Carribean (257 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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 Packard Carribean | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Packard |
Model | Sapphire | Carribean |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3240 mm |