1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1956 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 825 kg more than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Aston Martin DB3. (243 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1956 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Sapphire | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
