1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1968 Trabant P 601 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 2,290 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 92 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Trabant |
| Model | Sapphire | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2290 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 24 L |
