1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 14 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 3,435 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (125 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 941 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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 (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lotus |
Model | Sapphire | Elan |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |