1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 1967 Bristol 409 is newer by 12 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 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 230 kg more than 1967 Bristol 409.
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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire has manual transmission. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bristol |
Model | Sapphire | 409 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 81 L |