1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flaminia 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 377 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lancia |
Model | Sapphire | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 189 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |