1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1960 Aston Martin DBR2
To start off, 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 is newer by 5 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 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 560 kg more than 1960 Aston Martin DBR2.
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 | 1960 Aston Martin DBR2 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Aston Martin |
Model | Sapphire | DBR2 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |