1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1970 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1970 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 15 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 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Jaguar E-Type (246 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Jaguar E-Type 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 510 kg more than 1970 Jaguar E-Type.
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, 1970 Jaguar E-Type (357 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (247 Nm). This means 1970 Jaguar E-Type 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 | 1970 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Jaguar |
Model | Sapphire | E-Type |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3435 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 246 HP |
Torque | 247 Nm | 357 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2440 mm |