1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1955 Suzuki Light
To start off, both 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire and 1955 Suzuki Light 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 71 more horse power than 1955 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1955 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 820 kg more than 1955 Suzuki Light. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1955 Suzuki Light | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Suzuki |
Model | Sapphire | Light |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 359 cc |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |