1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 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 2,309 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 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 280 kg more than 1968 Isuzu 117.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Isuzu |
| Model | Sapphire | 117 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
