1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1968 BMW 2800
To start off, 1968 BMW 2800 is newer by 13 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 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 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 70 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 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 | 1968 BMW 2800 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | BMW |
Model | Sapphire | 2800 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |