1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 770 kg more than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Cadillac |
Model | Sapphire | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3300 mm |