1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1960 Skoda Felicia 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 470 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Skoda |
Model | Sapphire | Felicia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |