1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1964 Morris Minor is newer by 9 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 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 822 kg more than 1964 Morris Minor. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1964 Morris Minor | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Morris |
Model | Sapphire | Minor |
Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 1098 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 | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |