1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 Porsche 356 is newer by 8 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, 1963 Porsche 356 (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 356 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 425 kg more than 1963 Porsche 356.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Porsche 356. (126 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Porsche |
| Model | Sapphire | 356 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2110 mm |
