1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1957 Skoda 440 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 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 41 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 430 kg more than 1957 Skoda 440. 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 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Skoda |
| Model | Sapphire | 440 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
