1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 4 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 250 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 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 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Austin |
Model | Sapphire | A 135 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 34 L |