1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 1956 Morgan 4 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, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1956 Morgan 4. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Morgan |
Model | Sapphire | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2450 mm |