1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1969 Pontiac GTO 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (425 HP) has 300 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO 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 430 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
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.
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1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Pontiac |
Model | Sapphire | GTO |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 6548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 425 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 69 L |