1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1962 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1962 Cadillac 62 is newer by 7 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 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 695 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 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 | 1962 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Cadillac |
| Model | Sapphire | 62 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 6388 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 | 582 Nm |
| 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 Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3300 mm |
