1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia 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 2,290 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 750 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lancia |
| Model | Sapphire | Appia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 37 L |
