1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1958 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1958 Riley One-Point-Five is newer by 3 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 63 more horse power than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 895 kg more than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1958 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Riley |
Model | Sapphire | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2190 mm |