1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1959 Renault Floride 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 904 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. 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 (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Renault |
Model | Sapphire | Floride |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |