1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is newer by 2 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 3,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 266 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Chevrolet |
Model | Sapphire | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3860 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |