1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 6 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 182 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Sapphire | 2000 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |