1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1957 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1957 Talbot T 26 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 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot T 26 (198 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot T 26 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 40 kg more than 1957 Talbot T 26.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1957 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Talbot |
Model | Sapphire | T 26 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |